Mr Mac, well, your the smart one mate.
hi Mac,
Well, looks like you were smarter than me mate; you left the dump-hole at the right time and when it still was respectable and decent.
Although ive been criticized for slamming Dubai, i agree with the Young kid on speed reference, it really is the pits off late.
Oman's such a sea change than the other places; its that sheer level of warmth that the people have which its it all worthwhile.
I left OMDB around early 2000's; but yeah, in your days i'm sure it was awesome.
See you around mate!.